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6/22/2015

Topic Reading-Vol.1167-6/22/2015

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
Magna Carta at 800: We are still enjoying the freedoms won
It was 800 years ago when this historic charter was born in England. King John, who levied too much tax barons was forced to sign this document which is known as Magna Carta. From then on, citizens were recognized and protected, not by the arbitrary ruling but legal process and laws.
Three of the original 63 clauses are still intact, freedom and protection of the Church of England, City of London, and individuals from punishment without legal process.
Enjoy reading and learning about this historic charter that made foundation of democracy in the U.K.

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